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Sightseeing Tours in Kilkenny
THE 10 BEST Kilkenny Sightseeing Tours
Sightseeing Tours in Kilkenny
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Multi-day Tours
3+ days
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€1,560
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Luxury Car Tours
3+ days
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€5,800
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Historical Tours
6+ hours
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€815
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Private Sightseeing Tours
2 hours
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Recommended by 100% of travellers
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€100
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Day Trips
6+ hours
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€1,195
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Historical Tours
2 hours
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€199
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LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
8. Waterford Crystal and Kilkenny Full-Day Rail Tour from Dublin
8. Waterford Crystal and Kilkenny Full-Day Rail Tour from Dublin
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€400
per adult
Day Trips
6–7 hours
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€207
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€757
per adult
Historical Tours
9–11 hours
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€1,150
€1,035
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Fashion Tours
8–9 hours
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€850
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Historical Tours
3 hours
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€199
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14. Kilkenny's Artistic Charm & Hidden Stories Tour
14. Kilkenny's Artistic Charm & Hidden Stories Tour
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2 hours
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€199
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Historical Tours
2 hours
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€249
per adult
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16. Dublin City To Marble City - Kilkenny City Private Day Tour
16. Dublin City To Marble City - Kilkenny City Private Day Tour
Private and Luxury
8–9 hours
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€1,100
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17. Dublin To Kilkenny Castle Waterford Crystal Private Car - Day Tour
17. Dublin To Kilkenny Castle Waterford Crystal Private Car - Day Tour
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8–9 hours
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€550
per adult
Historical Tours
8–9 hours
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€1,350
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Historical Tours
8–10 hours
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€850
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21. Full-day Kilkenny Private Tour from Dublin with Pick-up and Drop off
21. Full-day Kilkenny Private Tour from Dublin with Pick-up and Drop off
Day Trips
6+ hours
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€1,010
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Historical Tours
2 days
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€995
per adult
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23. Marble City Kilkenny Private Car Tour
23. Marble City Kilkenny Private Car Tour
Sightseeing Passes
8–9 hours
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€525
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What travellers are saying
- Nora W8 contributionsFantastic time! Absolutely wonderful way to tour Ireland on a short visit. Our daughter is 7 and she had a great time as did my husband and I. It was fun and informative. We even saw a rainbow on the ride home. Harry is a fantastic guide and very amiable and playful with our kid.Written 7 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CharliefromMaineChina, ME32 contributionsThis is a top-shelf company!
We had only 2 couples on our tour - and a lesser company would have cancelled our trip. Not Munsterbus. We had a wonderful time and our driver Tony Murphy was fantastic.
We had a good blend of historic sites and great scenic views. Tony stopped in some well-hidden places for photos and stretching our legs. He also gave us great advice about where to go for lunches and walking around each of the towns.
The hotels were all 4-Star (out of a possible 4 stars). All were very well appointed and all had a bar for evening relaxation. Tony pointed out area pubs that feature music too.
When you're in Kilkenny, be sure to visit the Hole in the Wall Pub. It's TINY, seating about 8 people, and it will take a bit of well-rewarded work to find it. The atmosphere is like something our of a novel - and to our absolute delight, a local stopped in and started playing Irish music on a "music box" (like a small accordion)!
We visited the Blarney Stone. If you're at all claustrophobic, do NOT go. Climbing up the castle steps involved some very small walkways with low overhead. It's worth noting that if you want to kiss the (unsanitized!!! Blarney Stone. you have to get on the ground, lay on your back and slide into position, looking up at the sky. Of course, there's a concession-type photographer, who will happily sell you a photo when you finally get to the bottom.
We opted instead for a photo, shot by our tour mate) of my wife and I having a kiss in front of the Blarney Stone. Close enough in my estimation.
Fair warning about the Cliffs of Moher. It's WINDY - my best guess is that it was close to hurricane force. I'd say 55 MPH+.
Our guide, Tony Murphy, came through once again. He told us there is a not-very-obvious golf-cart operation that takes people both up and back - and we took full advantage of that.
That operation is - of course - named "The Lifts of Moher" and to top it all off, there's a gift shop named "The Gifts of Moher".
We went the end of September, straddling into October. Dress warmly as the temperatures are starting to drop. Wear layers and you'll be fine.
Finally, I give both Tony Murphy and Munsterbus Tours my highest possible recommendation. They're a 12./10!
PS - please consider booking directly with Munsterbus. Their contact information is on the bus (see photos).Written 4 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Ted M1 contributionEight of us took a break from a golfing trip ; most of us had previously spent time in Kilkenny but realised during the tour that we had only scratched the surface until then as John’s presentation really brought the beauty and history of the ancient city to life.
Ted.Written 7 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jason H3 contributionsI decided to take another trip to show my wife and daughter around Ireland while home and this was an incredible day trip, the driver John was entertaining, knowledgable and helpful. A great day that we all enjoyed!Written 5 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lawrence LBerkshire, UK2 contributionsWe got a knowledgeable tour guide for a fascinating tour of Kilkenny Castle and treasures of the castle. We also saw the Butler Gallery, Kilkenny War Memorial and other points of interest in Kilkenny city. Great way to see and learn about the historical aspects of the city of Kilkenny.Written 7 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mary Lou WNew Braunfels, TX92 contributionsThe airconditioing and microphone was broken it was a was a hor day and we were miserable. Also the driver provided no commentary. Best i can say is we got there and back.Written 12 July 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
